Res 004-2012 1/17/2012
RESOLUTION NO. __04-2012__
Resolution Authorizing Expenditure By The City of Wichita Falls
Police Department From The Seized Funds Account In The Amount
Of $77,223.73 For The Procurement Of Various Items Not Included In
The FY 2011 / 2012 General Fund Budget
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls Police Department is awarded confiscated
funds;
WHEREAS, certain programs and procurements may be funded entirely by the
seized funds account;
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls Police Department has funding available in
the amount of $77,223.73 in the seized funds account; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to authorize this expenditure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS TEXAS, THAT:
The expenditure of funds in the amount of $77,223.73 is hereby authorized for
expenses necessary for the procurement of necessary items needed for Police
Exhibit A
Department equipment and supplies, as described in .
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17day of January, 2012.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Exhibit A
SUGGESTED EXPENDITURES & JUSTIFICATON
SEIZED FUNDS ACCOUNT
1. 4 ea. – Scuba Gauge and Console $1,560.00
These items are what keep track of air levels and underwater depth, these sets
of data are critical to insure diver’s safety. The consoles and gauges currently in
inventory are about 10 years old. The new computer gauges and consoles will
allow the dive team to filter out older equipment and get new items which will
enhance our safety. The newer consoles and gauges have computers that help
the diver by keeping track of the nitrogen levels in his blood, because of his time
submerged, alert him to the need for a safety stop and it will let the diver know
when it is safe to reenter the water.
2. 3 ea. – BCD Scuba Vest $1,950.00
These are the vests that the dive team uses to control the rise and sink rate
while underwater. They house the weights needed to stay down, hold the air
tanks that hold our air. In an emergency these items can serve as a flotation
device. These items are the foundation on which the remainder of our
equipment is staged. We have one vest which is old and outdated and two that
have significant tears in them.
3. 1 ea. – Cellular Response Console
$1,245.00
The Cellular Response Console allows SWAT/Negotiators to communicate and
record cell phone conversations with suspects. The recorder allows other
negotiators to listen in on negotiations and offer tips for a successful negotiation.
4. 1 ea. – Mobile Surveillance System $9,500.00
The system is a small, low power unit that allows you to consistently view the
highest quality real-time video. The system is capable of multiple viewers at any
given time.
5. 1 ea. – Industrial Shelving $2,413.30
The shelving units are needed to provide safe and secure storage of
oversize/overweight items for the long term at the Impound Lot. As important as
the shelving, an industrial style walk up ladder is needed to be able to take items
up to the maximum storage height of 7 foot. A common step ladder is not secure
enough. The requested ladder has a top platform for use, as well as handrails
for safety.
6. 10 ea. – Taser’s $8,499.90
These are for the new recruits. Taser’s have proven that they are a substantial
aid to officers in the field. They have reduced use of force situations and injuries
resulting from physical confrontation to both officers and suspects.
7. 70 ea. – Taser Batteries $2,656.50
The Training Unit is task with the taser training of each new police officer trainee
during the 24 week Police Academy. It is necessary to provide the initial training
and then repeated practical problem training scenarios throughout the duration
of the Academy. Replacement batteries are needed for trainees and instructors
during this time period. The Training Unit also provides annual recertification of
all officers certified to carry the taser. This requires a number of taser cycles to
be accomplished by the officer. Many times we find that the Officer has a low
battery when reporting for training or indicates a low battery upon completion of
training.
8. 68 ea. – DVD Writers for Laptops $25,500.00
These DVD Writers will be for Support Services (57), Community Services (7)
and Strategic Planning (4). Currently we are experiencing difficulty in viewing
video and burning digital evidence because the new laptops did not have DVD
writers included when they were purchased. The writers would make it possible
for detectives and other investigators to view in-store video evidence at their
desk, burn statements to disc for their prosecution and evidence reports, copy
presentations, and for review of new police programs. The DVD is also used to
burn crime scene photos for the prosecution reports as well. The DVD has a
greater saving capacity which allows the detective and other investigators to
save more data to one disc which saves on cost as well as the number of items
to keep up with for the prosecutors.
9. 205 ea. – Elements of a Crime Books $1,500.00
The 2012-2013 edition includes all the changes in the law as well as all
elements of crime listed in the Texas Penal Code.
10. 2 ea. – Armored Vehicles $13,552.03
These funds will be used for parts and repairs and to transport two armored
vehicles to Wichita Falls that have been transferred from the U.S. Army DRMO
under the Texas 1033 Program to reutilize military equipment. These vehicles
would be used to transport officers into hostile scenes where the suspects are
armed, for downed officer rescues and as a rescue vehicle in flooding or snow.
11. 1 ea. – Mapping Laser, Computer & Software $8,338.00
This will be used to diagram indoor and outdoor crime scenes using accurate
measurements and to print diagrams for court room exhibits.
12. 1 ea. – PocketZone Software $509.00
This software is for the Crash Unit and it is used to collect measurement data at
crash scenes and crime scenes. The software works with department total
stations and laser measurement devices. Investigators can map points and
draw lines and curves, place labels, and even add pre-drawn symbols.
Investigators see the drawing as it is being created, so they leave the scene
confident that all the details have been accurately measured and recorded.
TOTAL FUNDING AVAILABLE
ACCOUNT 280-3310 SEIZED FUNDS: $154,661.57
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT
SEIZED FUNDS ACCOUNT: <$77,223.73>
AVAILABLE BALANCE LESS
THIS REQUESTED PROCUREMENT: $ 77,437.84